Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-13
MORNING, OCTOBER 1s, 1887.

first Fair of the San Luis Obispo Agricult-
ural District opened here to-day under the
most hattering auspices. The pavilion is
crowed with large assortment of exhibits
Of the products of the county, and great ad-
ditions will be made tomorrow. The fair
grounds were thronged with visitors this
afternoon, and an excellent programme Of
trottiDg and running races was carried out
The fair will continue four days.
The Chico Fair.
Copylga.. 1857, By Tie California A:soe.atel fressl
CHICO. October 12th.-[ 'ostal Press. /
To-day there was an exhibit of stock at the
Chico Driving Park. The display of fine
stock is larger and better than ever before.
There are quite large number of people
visiting the fair, considering that there are
no races, nor purses offered by the Associa-
ton. There will, however, be two days
racing, Friday and Saturday next, inde-
pendent of the Association.
Oroville Citrus Fair.
ORovILLK, October 12th.-The proposed
citrus fair to be held here is nov an assured
fact. The Board of Supervisors have ep-
propriated $500, and the citizens subscribed
literally. The fair will be held in the
Courthouse square under canvas pavilion.
which will inclose several bearing orange
trees, and will open about the middle of
December.
After the Hawaiian Style.
ICopyri9at. 1887, by Tie CalOrnia Associated Press
WOODLAND, October 12th.-To-night at
the residence and grounds of J D. Stephens,
the well-known banker and millionaire. a
grand fete after the Hawaiian style is in
progress. Mr. Stephens accompanied the
Masonic excursion to the Islands some
months ago, and this is an imitation of the
royal banquet which he attended there.
Some 300 guests from all parts. of the State.
including many prominent Masons, are
present.
The Big Bend Tunnel
ORovrLLE, October 12th.-Dr Pierce, of
Buffalo, N. Y, President of the Big Bend
Tunnel Mining Company, is now at the
works. The tunnel drains eleven miles of
the bed of the North Feather river, and is
about fifteen miles from town. Extensive
preparations for next seasons work are
being made, and several hundred men will
be given employment.
A Strange Disease.
DAvIsvLLE, October 12th.-A mysteri-
GUS disease, fatal alike to hogs, cattle and
horses, prevails on a few stock farms in
this neighborhood. The symptoms are
NAL dying Of suffocation in the course of
ten or twelve hours. No certain remedy
has been found.
A Roadside Mystery.
lCopylghs, 1857. BY he California associated Press.i
VALLEY SPRINGS, October 12th.-Yester-
daysthe dead body of a man named King
was found by the roadside near here. He
had been working a mining claim alone
for some time. When found he had
water-bucket in his hand, and. had been
probably going for water. The cause of
death is unknown.
Baptists in Council
lCopynaa, 1887, by G.e California associated Pres
SANTA Rosa. October 12th.-The Pacific
Baptist Association met in this CITY 10. dav.
The following officers were elected Rev.
A. J. Stutervant, of Vallejo, Moderator;
Rev. ). Z. Webly, of HealdsbuIg, Clerk !;
Robert Crane, of Santa Rosa, Treasurer.
A number of distinguished visitors are
present. The Convention continues in ses-
sion three days.
A ChIld's Fatal Fall.
iCopyiGa 1887. BY he California Assoc.a.ed Press.
NAPA, October 12th.-Grace. the three
yeaT-old daughter of Samuel L. Holden,
fell fourteen feet through skylight from
the kitchen roof yesterday and died last
night from her injuries.
Eaps's Wine Output.
SAN FRANCISCO October 12th.-TSpecial. I
j. II. Wheeler, Secretary of the State
Vihcultural Commission, has just returned
from Napa county, where he visited the
principal vineyards. He stated to-day
that the wine output of Napa county this
year will be little over 1000, 900 gallons.
Last year it was 5000, 600.
Y, III. c. A. Convention.
iCop,riaa. 1887, by 1.e California Associaied Press.
WOODLAND, October 18th To night. on
special Train from the south, large numbers
of delegates to the Young Mems Christian
Association Convention arrived. At this
hour Is p. M they are holding grand ban
quet at the NJ. E. Church, and will settle
down to the business of the Convention to-
morrow.
Arrest of a riu-tapper.
WOODLAND, October 18th. - A hard
character named Pat. Lynch was arrested
here tonight tor tapping tills.
Racing at visalia.
VIsALIA, October 12th.-There was a
large attendance at to-day's races, but after
the two-year-old trot and half mile running
races the others We're postponed, owing to a
sand-storm prevailing.
a Charge Dismissed.
ICopy1iga. 1857, BY The California Associated Pressl
WOODLAND, October 12th.-Kayanaueh
arrested some months ago for attempting TO
rob the Craft Hotel, was discharged from
custody by Superior Judge Garroute yester-
day.
Supposed Fatal Accident.
lCopyTloI, 1857 By 1s Caiiforlia associated Press
SAN JOSE, October 12th.-Mr. and Mrs.
Russell. late of Kansas, while driving in
the west side OF the valley this afternoon.
Were thrown from their buggy and Mr..
Russell sustained injuries which it Is feared
will result fatally.
Arab Defeated in Slow Time
Los ANGELES, October. 12th-The chief
event at the races to-day was the match
between the PAGER Arrow, and the trotter
Arab. The former won in three straight
heats, the fastest being made in 2:22i. The
track was heavy.
DavisYiile Items.
DAvIsvILLK, October 18th There Is a
prospect that the railway projected by the
Southern Pacific Company, from Winters
to Ukiah, will be extended to Davisville.
A meeting is 10 be called for the Discus
oioi Va tbc euOJcCN VI tue waters
of Putah creek for irrigation purposes. and
there is little doubt of the project being
carried out
Coal in Shasta.
Copyright 1887. by the California Lssocia.ed Press
REDDING, October 12th.-The coal lately
discovered in this county is reported of
good quality, and Mr.. Webber of the state
Mining Bureau is here to-day on his way
to investigate the same.
Residence Burned.
tCopyigh, 1857. By tae California Aaociated Pres.
RIVERSIDE, October 12th.-The residence
of Il. B. Taylor, South Riverside. was
burned last night at IL o'clock. The loss
is s. 600; insurance not known.
ANOTHER BANK CLOSED.